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TOPIK 1verb

갈아타다

garatada [가라타다]

갈아타요 · 갈아탔어요 · 갈아탈 거예요 · 갈아타세요

to transfer, to change (trains, buses)

Example

시청역에서 2호선으로 갈아타세요.

Transfer to Line 2 at City Hall Station.

Word parts

갈다 (change) + 타다 (ride) — 'switch rides.' You'll hear it in Seoul subway announcements.

Good to know

The new line/vehicle takes (으)로: 버스로 갈아타요.